Dallas, Texas - Present Day

Wedding Planner Ashley Smith is unsure of herself for the first time in her life. Always in complete control, her recent and totally uncharacteristic one-night-stand with hotel magnate Ryan Warner has definitely rattled Ashley's composure, and now she's pregnant! Planning to keep her secret safe for just a little while longer, Ashley is shocked when she sees Ryan attending a wedding she's organized. Flustered, she ignores the attraction that flares to life in his presence. Their buried passion is in immediate danger of catching fire, but Ashley pushes Ryan away when he gets too close. Undaunted, he pushes right back, and blackmails her into marriage.

Ashley's business is quite successful; she even sends money home to her impoverished family. She's confident in all she does until it comes to her relationship with Ryan. He's used to women chasing him for his money, but Ashley is a challenge. She wants nothing to do with him. Ryan can't forget the fire he feels whenever she's in his arms. He knows that physically they're good together, but now he just has to prove to Ashley that they can be compatible in other ways, too. As quickly as Ryan gives in to Ashley's wishes, hoping to sway her to his way of thinking, she builds up yet another wall between them. But he tears each obstacle down one by one, drawing her closer with each passing day. Caught between her advancing pregnancy and Ryan's domination, Ashley fights for her own independence, fearful that Ryan will take over her entire life, and break right through the little bit that's left of her pride.

Sara Orwig brings us an engaging romance as Ashley prepares to walk down the aisle, PREGNANT AT THE WEDDING. She and Ryan are two hard-headed adults who play tug-of-war with their emotions and desires. Explosive passion draws them closer, until finally they can no longer deny their love. Secondary characters push the story to the happy conclusion in this powerful tale of intense love and devotion. Book one in the new mini-series, Platinum Grooms, is a novel just right for a nice day at the beach!

Diana Risso